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Emergency Incidents
Crash with injuries in Taco Bell parking lot
Traffic
Hackensack Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 5 was dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident with injuries in the parking lot of a restaurant on Hackensack Avenue in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Child having seizure at medical office in Hackensack
Medical Emergency
Summit Ave Ste 202, Hackensack, NJ 07601
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 2 was dispatched to a possible pediatric seizure at a business near Summit Avenue and Essex Street in Hackensack, New Jersey. Units responded and arrived on scene.
Small fire pit extinguished on Central Avenue
Fire
Central Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire near Central Avenue. It was later determined to be a fire pit that had been extinguished, and fire prevention consulted with the homeowner before all units were cleared.
Fire reported at East Central and Esplanade
Fire
E Central Ave & Esplanade, Hackensack, NJ 07601
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are responding to a reported fire near East Central Avenue and the Esplanade in Hackensack, with one unit checking the surrounding area.
Smoke condition reported near East Central Avenue
Fire
E Central Ave & Esplanade, Hackensack, NJ 07601
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a possible smoke condition near East Central Avenue and the Esplanade in Hackensack, and fire crews are being sent to check the area.
Person reports chest pain near River Street and Atlantic Street
Medical Emergency
River St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported chest pain medical call near River Street by Atlantic Street and East Mercer Street. Engine 4 arrived and found the patient was already being treated by a basic life support unit.
Open burning causing heavy smoke on Central Ave
Fire
Central Ave & Esplanade, Hackensack, NJ 07601
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports an open burning at the corner of Central Avenue and the Esplanade, creating a large smoke condition that may affect the nearby Maywood area.
Water flow fire alarm at Lodi Street building
Fire
Lodi St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported water flow fire alarm at a building near Lodi Street between Cross Street and The Meadows.
Elevator alarm in car one on Main Street
Fire
Main St, Hackensack, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible elevator alarm involving car number one near Main Street in Hackensack. A ladder company investigated the elevator and command was later terminated.
Elevator alarm reported near Main Street building
Fire
Main St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible elevator alarm at a building on Main Street. Ladder 1 arrived, investigated the elevator car, and established command on Main Street.
Natural gas odor inside home on Marvin Ave
Fire
Marvin Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported natural gas odor inside a residence near Marvin Ave and South Prospect Ave in Hackensack. Units investigated a two-and-a-half-story wood-frame home, secured the gas supply line to a stove, and the occupant waited for the utility company to arrive.
Odor of natural gas reported inside home
Fire
Marvin Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a home near Marvin Avenue in Hackensack for a possible inside odor of natural gas reported near Longview Avenue and South Prospect Avenue.
Patient receiving basic life support transported to hospital
Medical Emergency
Essex St, Hackensack, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews reported one patient in care of basic life support being transported to a hospital from a scene on Essex Street, with no fluids or hazards present and crews available after command was terminated.
EMS units en route to trauma near Essex Street in Hackensack
Medical Emergency
Essex St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to a possible trauma incident involving a driver near Essex Street in Hackensack, with units heading to the local trauma center.
Two-car crash with injured driver on Essex Street
Traffic
Essex St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle motor vehicle accident with possible injuries near Essex Street by Parkway and Prospect Avenue. One driver was being evaluated for neck and back pain, and a bus was requested to assist.
Two-vehicle crash with injured driver on Essex Street
Traffic
Essex St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash with injuries near Essex Street by Parkway and South Prospect Avenue. One driver was being evaluated for neck and back pain, and a bus was sent to assist.
Burnt food triggers fire alarm at strip mall office
Fire
W Pleasantview Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an activated fire alarm at a one-story strip mall on West Pleasant View Avenue in Hackensack. The alarm was initially reported to involve a restaurant, but on-scene investigation indicated burnt toast in a dentist’s office, and the situation was handled by one engine company.
Burnt food triggers fire alarm at dentist office
Fire
W Pleasantview Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported activated fire alarm at a dentist office on West Pleasantview Avenue. Units investigated and confirmed the alarm was caused by burnt toast, and most companies were released after the situation was resolved.
Adult male transported to hospital in Hackensack
Medical Emergency
Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance unit is transporting one adult male with a possible medical issue to the Hackensack University campus, and advanced life support is releasing.
Small exterior fire at Main Street building
Fire
Main St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible electrical fire at a building near Main Street in Hackensack, where a caller reported an exterior electrical box on fire and smoke was visible. Command later determined it was only a cigarette, and most responding units were released.